It is no secret that EFF leader Julius Malema enjoys some controversy, especially on Twitter. However, this time it seems he may have poked the beast out of hibernation with his latest tweets about Nigerian artist Burna Boy. On Thursday, Malema pledged his support for the Nigerian artist who is set to perform at the Africa Unite concert on November 24. This after the artist was criticised for his inclusion in an anti-xenophobic concert, and South African artists insisted he must apologise for his previous comments about SA that allegedly incited hatred.
TshisaLIVE reported in September that Burna Boy, during xenophobic attacks, urged black foreigners living in SA to defend and protect themselves against the attackers. In a now-deleted tweet, he also told SA rapper AKA to beef up his security, before giving him the middle finger.
He promised to never set foot in SA again until the government “wakes the f*ck up and really performs a miracle”. However, it seems Burna Boy has changed his mind about visiting South Africa, but rapper AKA did not let it slide and demanded an apology from him. AKA’s request soon picked up steam and many made a collective call to Burna Boy to apologise or face the possibility of being ostracised at the concert. At the height of the tension, Malema sent a tweet to the Own The Low hitmaker, saying no mascot can stop him from performing.
Malema also implied that SA was his home. We must resolutely oppose regionalism led by political illiterates,” he said.
Looking forward to receiving and being entertained by my brother @burnaboy here at his home called South Africa. There’s no mascot that can stop him from performing, he’s one of our own and we will protect him. We must resolutely oppose regionalism led by political illiterates.
— Julius Sello Malema (@Julius_S_Malema) November 14, 2019
Looking forward to receiving and being entertained by my brother @burnaboy here at his home called South Africa. There’s no mascot that can stop him from performing, he’s one of our own and we will protect him. We must resolutely oppose regionalism led by political illiterates.
— Julius Sello Malema (@Julius_S_Malema) November 14, 2019
This guy doesn’t love this country, he never stands up for this nation. He’s pushing his agenda against unity and supporting an egoistic artists who said shit about our country and it’s people. #Malema pic.twitter.com/olNXuzkBLB
— De Black Prince 👑 (@BlackPrince_L) November 15, 2019
There’s nothing that #Malema brings to the table other than fighting white monopoly. Blacks are so much more than that . The only time he ever makes sense is when he states the obvious about soaring racism in this country , outside of that UYABHEDA .
— kaygee (@Kaydaviper) November 15, 2019
In other news – Luyanda Botha gets three life sentences for rape & murder of Uyinene Mrwetyana
Botha will serve a life sentence for murder, two life sentences on both counts of rape, and five years for defeating the ends of justice. Former post office worker Luyanda Botha will serve life in prison for the r@pe and murder of Uyinene Mrwetyana, in terms of a plea and sentencing agreement heard in the Western Cape High Court.
The court heard on Friday that Botha pleaded guilty to raping and killing UCT student Mrwetyana earlier this year. Read more
Source: Timeslive
